REPLAY: Result announced in second round of Tory leadership

Liz Truss stressed her Conservative credentials and Cabinet experience as the Tory leadership contest became increasingly bitter, with voting beginning in the second ballot of MPs. The Foreign Secretary is bidding to see off rival Penny Mordaunt, who is under fire from allies of Ms Truss after a surge of support for the trade minister. Ms Mordaunt came second in the first round of voting on Wednesday, pushing Ms Truss into third place. Former chancellor Rishi Sunak claimed the top spot but the battle to reach the final stage of the contest – which will see the two candidates chosen by MPs face a vote of the membership – is far from over. Ms Mordaunt’s strong performance saw her claim 67 votes, 17 more than Ms Truss, with Mr Sunak picking up the support of 88 MPs. #talktv #TalkRadio #Toryleadership #rishisunak #pennymordaunt